# State Government (GSG)

## Title 10. Governmental Procedures

### Subtitle 2. Administrative Procedure Act -- Contested Cases

#### Section 10-210

Unless otherwise precluded by law, an agency or the Office may dispose of a contested case by:

(1) stipulation;

(2) settlement;

(3) consent order;

(4) default;

(5) withdrawal;

(6) summary disposition; or

(7) dismissal.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)